Virtual Student Success Conference 2020

Nighthawks,

Today begins NOVA’s First Virtual Student Success Conference. For three days, you will enjoy plenary speakers, panel discussions and engaging experiences that will help you navigate NOVA, engage with the surrounding community and reach your success goals. You can attend as many sessions as you wish.  Wednesday, there will be a virtual networking lunch. The virtual conference begins at 10 a.m. each day. Evening sessions are also available. Attached, you will find the complete conference schedule.

The theme for Day 1 is: College 101

Please take a look at tomorrow’s breakout sessions and panel discussions. Join us via Zoom as your schedule will allow!  Here are the offerings:

10:00 am – 11:15 am
Breakout #1
Canvas + Navigate: Making the Most of Your Tech Tools

or

Tutoring 101

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11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Welcome Session
Student Panel: The NOVA Experience & What I Wish I Knew

Opening Remarks
Dr. Annette Haggray – Provost (AL)
Michael Turner – Dean of Students (WO)

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12:30 pm – 1:20 pm
Breakout #2
Navigating Community College: Real Conversations for International Students

or

Library Resources: Remote and Face to Face

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1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Breakout #3
The VSU and You! NOVA’s Virtual Student Union 

or

Testing While Remote

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2:30 pm – 3:20 pm
Plenary Panel
Faculty Panel: How to Succeed in Your Classes

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4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Frances Villagran-Glover – Vice President of Student Services

Followed by Prize Raffle

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5:00 pm – 5:50 pm
How to Succeed in Online Classes 

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6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
Meet the Alexandria Student Government Association (SGA)